Bob Almond show info/ Inkwell Awards

Bob Almond · Post by **Bob Almond** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:46 pm

Forgive me for not posting in the 'events' or 'conventions' sections but I need as much traffic support as possible.

Trying to stay 'on-topic' I wanted to announce for those interested that I'll be in artist alley at the NYCC April 18-20 in case you want me to sign your Acclaim Bloodshots or the VEI Harbinger: the Beginning HCs (I inked the Bob Hall interior cover). I'll be at the Pittsburgh Comicon the following weekend. If you have any penciled commissions with Valiant (any) characters feel free to hire me to ink them.

Now if you don't mind I'd like to plug this press release for my awards event.
As a strictly comic book industry production bi-product, the craft of inking has been often misunderstood and even maligned by the fans and comic community. With this event and our site we hope to bring some recognition to if not appreciation for the work of these artists who often fall below the radar, and, of late, have been receiving less attention and credit than previously acknowledged. Being our first year, any support at all would be much-appreciated. And you can vote for your Valiant inker favorites;-)

Please LMK if you have any questions.

Thanks much!
Sincerely,
Bob Almond
http://www.inkwellawards.com

press release:
*THE INKWELL AWARDS* are an all new, exciting award set up to celebrate
the often overlooked and underappreciated artistry of inking within the
comic book industry. THE INKWELL AWARDS have been established and
overseen by a number of professionals from all aspects of the comic book
industry, including such artists as award founder *Bob Almond* (/Black
Panther/, /Annihilation: Conquest-Quasar/, /Warlock/), *Tim Townsend*
(/Uncanny X-Men/, /The Amazing Spider-Man/, /Civil War/), *James
Tournas* (/Full Moon Craze/, /Shylock/, /Epoch/) along with* Bill
Nichols* (/Sketch /magazine) and *Daniel Best* (/Andru & Esposito:
Partners For Life/) and fully supported by *Adam Hughes* (/Tomb Raider,
Justice League, Wonder Woman, All Star Wonder Woman/) along with senior
DC Editor *Mike Marts *(/Uncanny X-Men, X-Men, Wolverine, All Star
Wonder Woman/).

Voting starts April 1st and ends May 30th. Results will be announced on
the official web-site (http://www.inkwellawards.com
<http://www.inkwellawards.com/>) with further information on the first
of July 2008. The web-site will also feature biographies and commentary
about potential nominees, inkers of note and the role of inking
throughout comic book history.

There will be awards for favourite inker, embellisher and many others,
along with a hall of fame award named after industry legend Joe
Sinnott. These awards will be voted up by both the public and industry
peers with physical trophies which will be awarded to the winners (or
families in the case of a posthumous award) and the results posted on
the site.

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:56 pm

cool . thanks for posting!

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:57 pm

Cool announcement.

I learned a lot about how much an inker effects the finished work at last year's Super-Con in San Jose, CA. They had a pencilled piece by Frank Cho, and got about 20 different inkers to ink it. Each one had a different look to it, though it was the same image. It was very cool, and gave me a newfound respect for inkers.

It's just too bad I can't make it to NYCC..

greg · Post by **greg** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:32 pm

I'm an Arkansas boy, but I'll be in Boston next week. Does that count?

Bob Almond · Post by **Bob Almond** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:40 pm

I'm an Arkansas boy, but I'll be in Boston next week. Does that count?

Ugh. Sorry. Not unless you're going to that area around April 12 when I do a signing at That's Entertainment in Worcestor, MA with the rest of my QUASAR crew Christos Gage and Mike Lilly.

I am hoping to attend Heroes Con down south in Charlotte in June....does that count;-)

Best,
Bob Almond

http://www.inkwellawards.com

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:10 pm

Howdy Bob, welcome to the board.

BloodOfHeroes · Post by **BloodOfHeroes** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:17 pm

I just got back from a bid'ness trip to NY State.

*sigh*

geocarr · Post by **geocarr** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:42 pm

Bob Almond wrote:
I am hoping to attend Heroes Con down south in Charlotte in June....does that count;-)

Hope to see you there!!

caxiotis · Post by **caxiotis** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:39 pm

Sweet. Thanks for posting this on the board.

Bob Almond · Post by **Bob Almond** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:24 pm

Just a reminder to all....the ballots go live tomorrow, Tuesday April 1st! So please bookmark the site and show some love & support by voting.

Thanks much!

Bob Almond
http://www.inkwellawards.com

Bob Almond · Post by **Bob Almond** » Wed May 28, 2008 10:53 am

Last call!! Only 3 more days remaining so if you haven't gotten around to placing your support behind your favorite ink artists yet you only have until this Saturday May 31st.

Thanks much for your time & effort and we'll announce results as soon as we can.

http://www.inkwellawards.com/

Bob Almond

StarBrand · Post by **StarBrand** » Wed May 28, 2008 11:25 am

Bob Almond wrote:Last call!! Only 3 more days remaining so if you haven't gotten around to placing your support behind your favorite ink artists yet you only have until this Saturday May 31st.

Thanks much for your time & effort and we'll announce results as soon as we can.

http://www.inkwellawards.com/

Bob Almond

Just voted.

Bob Almond · Post by **Bob Almond** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:48 pm

The Inkwell Awards results!
THE VOTES ARE IN!

Voting for the first annual Inkwell Awards officially ended on the 31st of May
and the
results are now posted on the official web-site.

Voting was fierce and an incredible 5,000 votes in total were cast across all
the different
categories, however clear winners have emerged. Without any further ado, here
are the
results:

FAVORITE INKER (RETRO)
TERRY AUSTIN (winner-tie)
JOE SINNOTT (winner-tie)
Tom Palmer (runner-up)
FAVORITE INKER (MODERN)
TIM TOWNSEND (winner)
Danny Miki (runner-up)
FAVORITE FINISHER/EMBELLISHER (RETRO)
TOM PALMER (winner)
Joe Sinnott (runner-up)
FAVORITE FINISHER/EMBELLISHER (MODERN)
KEVIN NOWLAN (winner)
Norm Rapmond (runner-up)
MOST-ADAPTABLE INKER
TIM TOWNSEND (winner)
Danny Miki (runner-up)
MOST PROLIFIC INKER
DANNY MIKI (winner)
Joe Sinnott (runner-up)
PROPS AWARD
DANNY MIKI (winner)
Mark Irwin (runner-up)
THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD
BOB ALMOND (winner)
Tim Townsend (runner-up)
MVP AWARD
DANNY MIKI (winner)
Tim Townsend (runner-up)
THE JOE SINNOTT AWARD
JOE SINNOTT (winner)
Al Williamson (runner-up)

The Inkwell Award Committee would like to formally extend congratulations to all
the
winners and runners up. Winners will be presented their awards in the coming
months in
person where possible at conventions across the country, or via mail. A full
list of
nominees and what percentage of the vote the winners and runners up received is
posted
on The Inkwell Web-Site.
http://www.inkwellawards.com/results.html

The remainder of 2008 will see the Inkwell Awards reach new heights with new
features
for the web-site including exclusive interviews, articles, inking tutorials,
examples of art
in both pencil and ink form and much, much more. All of the committee members
have
given their full commitment for future, so keep watching the web-site leading up
to the
2009 awards!

THE INKWELL AWARDS are an all new, exciting award set up to celebrate the often
overlooked and under appreciated artistry of inking within the comic book
industry. THE
INKWELL AWARDS have been established and overseen by a number of professionals
from
all aspects of the comic book industry, including such artists as award founder
Bob
Almond (Black Panther, Annihilation: Conquest-Quasar, Warlock), Tim Townsend
(Uncanny X-Men, The Amazing Spider-Man, Civil War), James Tournas (Full Moon
Craze,
Shylock, Epoch) along with Bill Nichols (Sketch magazine) and Daniel Best (Andru
&
Esposito: Partners For Life) and fully supported by Adam Hughes (Tomb Raider,
Justice
League, Wonder Woman, All Star Wonder Woman) along with senior DC Editor Mike
Marts
(Uncanny X-Men, X-Men, Wolverine, All Star Wonder Woman).

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:03 pm

Thanks for the update Bob and congrats on your win . . .

You did work on the cover for the Harada story right ?

Bob Almond · Post by **Bob Almond** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:06 pm

Thank you.

Yes, I inked over Bob Halls pencils. And I just finished the new Archer & Armstrong "Origin of the Sect" story over Sal Velluto's pencils written by Jim.

Best,
Bob Almond

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:20 pm

Bob Almond wrote:Thank you.

Yes, I inked over Bob Halls pencils. And I just finished the new Archer & Armstrong "Origin of the Sect" story over Sal Velluto's pencils written by Jim.

Best,
Bob Almond

Can't wait to dive into that !!!

Good to have you here every now and then . . .